Biological Sciences |Biological Chemisty| Neuroscience | Biology Minor | Environmental Studies

Major Requirements

Biological Sciences
(eight courses in Biology, six of which must be taken at Wellesley;
including one 300-level laboratory course; two courses in Chemistry)

Introductory Biology

111 and 110

Intermediate Level Biology

Four courses, with at least one from each of the following three groups:

Group I:		Cellular Biology 206, 216, 219, 220, 222
Group II:		Systems Biology 203, 207, 213, 208
Group III:		Community Biology 201, 202, 209, 210

can not include Independent Research ( 250, 250H)

Upper Level Biology

At least two units at the 300 level
Cannot include independent research (350, 360/370)
One 300 level course must include a laboratory

Chemistry

Two courses required: Chem 105 or higher

Recommended Courses:

Four courses in chemistry, including 1 semester in organic chemistry
Those applying to graduate school may need to include physical chemistry or biochemistry
Two courses in physics
Two courses in math: statistics, calculus

Independent Research is highly recommended